Simmons & Simmons expands securitization practice

International law firm, Simmons & Simmons is expanding its securitization team with a number of recruitments to its Hong Kong office.

Francis Nwokedi joins from the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi's Hong Kong office where he was Head of Asia Pacific securitization. During his time with the bank in London, Nwokedi gained extensive experience in securitization transactions in Asia Pacific and Europe.

Paul Browne moves from Simmons Simmons London where he worked on capital markets, structured finance and banking matters. In particular, he has been involved in a number of securitizations acting predominantly for lead managers, and has worked with international...